Course Summary

The music industry has changed. Today’s successful musicians are multi-instrumentalists who can produce their own music, manage their own projects and capitalise on their online channels. This course is aimed at producing versatile, musically-literate graduates with the skills, theoretical knowledge and networks needed to develop lasting careers as professional musicians. On our Degree you will learn from professional musicians working in the industry who bring their practical knowledge and expertise into the classroom. So, whether you are an Instrumentalist, Songwriter, Performer, Producer, Arranger or Media Composer this is the course for you. This course is designed to give you a broad range of skills to maximise your employability. You will develop high-level skills in your chosen specialist area, such as your instrument. These are supported by a broader range of skills that relate to contemporary music. In addition, you will acquire experience and transferable skills that are essential to all careers. You will study three modules per semester, one of which is core and the other two will be chosen from the pathways below (the one exception being that you cannot pick both Performance pathways as your two choices): · Instrumental · Contemporary Performance · Songwriting · Production · Jazz Performance It is understood that from the two pathways chosen you will pursue those for the duration of the course. However, there is the option at Level 5 for you to switch to one or both of the below: · Media Music · Music Directing and Arranging The BMus Contemporary Music Performance & Production is complemented by a Foundation year course aimed at students whose musical skills need improving to gain UG entry. Study at this level is designed to give students a structured musical education, for example if you have not studied music formally at Level 3 or had prior access to private music lessons. The course is built so students will learn and achieve the sufficient musical, industry and study skills. It concentrates on ensuring students develop a foundation level of technique on their chosen principal instrument. The course also provides an introduction to music theory and core performance, rehearsal and study skills. We believe that the Foundation year will allow students to be fully prepared for our BMus UG course, as they will have achieved the full set of knowledge and practical skills required to study at Level 4. You will learn: · An understanding of rudimentary music theory · Development of natural musicianship · Essential instrumental and performance skills · The ability to collaborate · Key Academic Study Skills · An understanding of core Industry skill

Course Details - Modules

Starting with one core module, you then select additional subjects that fit your own musical interests. For instance, as a guitarist, you may choose to focus on performance, or combine guitar with a wider range of other subjects including production or music programming. Core modules (depending on your year) include: Harmony and Theory; Working in the Music Industry; History of Popular Music. Optional modules include: Principal Instrument; Professional Performance; Jazz Performance; Music Programming; Studio and Production; Songwriting; Composing for Media Broadcast; Musical Directing and Arranging.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: CMPP

Institution code: L83

Campus Name: The Music Box

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry to Level 5 - Completion of Year 1 of similar Bachelor with 120 credits achieved. Entry to Level 6 - Completion of Year 2 of similar Bachelor with 240 credits achieved.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Minimum of two full Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels, BTEC Diploma, Access to Higher Education or BTEC Extended Diploma) in any subject area. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or a recognised Level 2 equivalent (e.g. Functional Skills).


Relevant experience in Music.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

If English is not your first language, we accept a range of recognised language qualifications that are equivalent to the IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening or equivalent.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

The Music Box
241 Union Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
SE1 0LR

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